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Dental Hygienists

Health Science $39.97 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Health Science $42.19 Associate's degree 18%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

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Emergency Medical Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $19.43 Postsecondary nondegree award 7%  projected growth 430  annual job openings

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

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Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Manufacturing $31.82 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

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Firefighters

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $19.01 Postsecondary nondegree award 7%  projected growth 610  annual job openings

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

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Food Science Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $20.44 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

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Forest and Conservation Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $23.75 Associate's degree 3%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Human Services $17.79 Postsecondary nondegree award 17%  projected growth 1,630  annual job openings

Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.

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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Health Science $25.09 Postsecondary nondegree award 5%  projected growth 460  annual job openings

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $32.22 Postsecondary nondegree award 3%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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